Our Favorite Photos and Videos from National Bike to Work Day

The League of American Bicyclists started National Bike to Work Day way back in 1956 (about five years before Bicycling’s inaugural issue). At the time, it was the centerpiece of what was then known as Bike to Work Week, which aimed to promote safe and healthy commuting alternatives in an age when the car was ascendent.

In the more than six decades since, cycling as a transportation mode has floated in and out of popularity. But starting around the beginning of the 21st century, it began gaining traction again and has since reached unprecedented levels, growing by nearly 50 percent since the year 2000. Bike to Work Week grew as well, and now both seasoned and newbie cyclists celebrate National Bike Month each May.

This year’s Bike to Work Day brought out cyclists from all over the country (and beyond), commuting on two wheels in big cities, small cities, the suburbs, and the country. Here, we round up our favorite Instagram posts from the celebration:

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